Each of the following is true of vitamin K except one. Which one is the exception?

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Vitamin K absorption decreases with high levels of vitamin E supplementation, because in larger amounts, vitamin E is an anticoagulant. Pertinent to dental hygienists, vitamin K functions as a catalyst for synthesis of blood-clotting factors primarily in maintaining prothrombin levels, which is the first stage in clot formation. A low prothrombin level results in impaired blood coagulation. Many dental patients take anticoagulants for stroke prevention, a fact that highlights the critical nature of an up-to-date medical history.

Each of the Following Is True of Vitamin K Except